Quebec Commercial Driver Test 04

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1 / 30

If you drive a school bus with 12 rows of seats, how many standing passengers can you accept?

None

2 / 30

For drivers of a school bus, to obtain this certificate of competency, drivers have to pass a training course of how long?

10 hours

15 hours

30 hours

24 hours

3 / 30

What is the maximum length of a type B double train?

23 m

28 m

25 m

21 m

4 / 30

Which statement is false? Your brakes may perform poorly or fail due to...

Age of the brakes

Overheating

Mechanical failure by the wheels

A loss of air pressure or leakage of brake fluid

5 / 30

What is the maximum width for a straight truck?

2.8 m

2.1 m

2.6 m

2.4 m

6 / 30

Are drivers allowed to pick up or drop off school children with a school bus if the flashing red lights are not switched on?

Only on private property

Yes

If no traffic

7 / 30

What causes jackknifing?

Underinflated trailer tires

Wet road

All of these

When the forward thrust of the semi-trailer pushes the tractor over to the left or to the right to an angle of less than 90°

8 / 30

What is the maximum box length for a truck and trailer?

18 m

22 m

20 m

21.5 m

9 / 30

Which of the following is not a required step if your brakes fail?

Shift to neutral

Pump the brake pedal (quick repeated strokes) to generate pressure in the brake lines so that you can stop your vehicle

Downshift

Apply the parking brake (which also serves as the emergency brake in most hydraulic systems

10 / 30

What is the maximum length for a bus?

13.2 m

14 m

13 m

12.5 m

11 / 30

What is the maximum overhang for a straight truck?

4 m

3.75 m

3.3 m

3 m

12 / 30

As a driver of a school bus, you may not drive on after stopping until...

You are sure that all of your passengers are seated and the bus door is closed

You are given permission from the supervisor

None of these

The last passenger has closed the door

13 / 30

Which statement is false? You are responsible for making sure that your school bus is equipped with the following...

One dry-chemical fire extinguisher installed inside the bus near the front door and properly secured in a box within reach of the driver

Three reflective warning triangles

One complete first-aid kit solidly installed within reach of the driver

One CB radio

14 / 30

It is prohibited to carry any item weighing over...

35 kg

25 kg

50 kg

40 kg

15 / 30

When should you never leave your school bus?

If you are still on duty

For no reason

To call your supervisor

If there are passengers still on board

16 / 30

What is the maximum length for a straight truck?

13 m

14.28 m

12.5 m

12 m

17 / 30

For bus drivers, how far must you stop your vehicle from the railway crossing?

At least 10 m

At least 12 m

At least 5 m

At least 8 m

18 / 30

If you are using a school bus to carry school children or passengers under 18 years of age, you must make sure your vehicle is equipped with...

An ÉCOLIERS sign at the front and the back

A slow-moving vehicle sign

All of these

Additional yellow paint

19 / 30

Which of the following is not a cause of a skid?

Wrong gear

Over accelerating

Rapid downshifting

Over braking

20 / 30

Even though buses are subject to mechanical inspection rules, you do not have to stop at inspection stations, unless...

Directed to do so by a peace officer

When a sign instructs you to do so

All of these

The bus is hauling a trailer

21 / 30

Which of the following is not a way to avoid skidding?

Check your semi-trailer in the rear view mirrors every time you brake. Let up on your brakes if the semi-trailer is starting to skid

Reduce your speed as dictated by road conditions and layout

Maintain a sufficient distance between your vehicle and other road users, especially when the pavement is slippery. This will help you avoid having to brake abruptly, which is one of the most frequent causes of skidding

Use the hand brake to slow down your vehicle in slippery conditions

22 / 30

The passengers' baggage must be distributed and secured in such a way that...

It cannot move around freely during the trip

All of these

The passengers can easily access it

The passengers can easily identify it

23 / 30

If you have to stop your school bus behind another school bus that has its flashing lights on, should you switch your flashing lights on as well?

Only if you are picking up passengers as well

Yes

Only if asked to do so

24 / 30

Which statement is false? It is permitted to drive on the shoulder of a highway or another controlled access road if all of the following conditions are met...

The speed of traffic on the highway is under 50 km/h

The signage authorizes travel on that highway or road

The driver took the required training course

The road conditions are normal

25 / 30

When driving a school bus, you may not allow more than how many school children on one seat?

Two

One

Four

Three

26 / 30

What is the maximum height for a straight truck?

4.15 m

4 m

3.8 m

4.5 m

27 / 30

How often do school bus drivers have to renew their certificate?

Every year

Every 5 years

Every 2 years

Every 3 years

28 / 30

What is the maximum length of a tractor and semi-trailer?

20 m

24 m

23 m

21 m

29 / 30

Which statement is false? If the rear end of the vehicle is skidding to the left, you should do the following.

Pump the brakes

Keep the wheels to the right until the front wheels are lined up straight

When the vehicle is almost back in line, turn the steering wheel to the right

Turn the steering wheel to the left to pull the vehicle back into a straight line

30 / 30

When must you pull over when you come to a brake check area designated by a VERIFICATION sign?

When driving any vehicle with a total loaded mass of 4,000 kg or more, including a bus

When driving any vehicle with a total loaded mass of 4,200 kg or more, including a bus

When driving any vehicle with a total loaded mass of 3,000 kg or more, including a bus

When driving any vehicle with a total loaded mass of 5,000 kg or more, including a bus

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